Bishnah Population
As per the 2011 Census, Bishnah Tehsil has a population of 1.11 Lac (1,11,438) with 58.31 k (58,307) males and 53.13 k (53,131) females.The sex ratio in Bishnah is 912, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Bishnah Tehsil is 12.77 k (12,774) which is 11.46% of Bishnah Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Bishnah Tehsil is 751 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Bishnah Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Jammu District in the state of JAMMU & KASHMIR in India.
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Bishnah Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Bishnah Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.24 Lac (1,24,244), indicating a 11.49% increased from Bishnah's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 64.33 k, and the estimated female population is 59.92 k.
Bishnah Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Bishnah Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.25 Lac (1,25,120), projecting a 12.28% increased from Bishnah's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 64.74 k, and the estimated female population is 60.41 k.
Bishnah Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Bishnah Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.06 Lac (1,05,735), accounting for 94.88% of the Bishnah Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 55.30 k (55,298), and the Hindu female population is around 50.44 k (50,437).
Bishnah Sikh Population
Sikh is the second most popular religion in Bishnah Tehsil, with a total Sikh population of 3.38 k (3,379), accounting for 3.03% of the Bishnah Tehsil population. Out of this, the Sikh male population stands at approximately 1.80 k (1,801), and the Sikh female population is around 1.58 k (1,578).
Bishnah Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,05,735 | 94.88% |
| Sikh | 3,379 | 3.03% |
| Muslim | 1,953 | 1.75% |
| Religion not stated | 189 | 0.17% |
| Christian | 164 | 0.15% |
| Buddhist | 9 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 6 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 3 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationBishnah Urban Population
The Urban population of Bishnah Tehsil is 19.67 k (19,667), with 10.43 k (10,431) being males and 9.24 k (9,236) being females, making up 17.65% of the Bishnah total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 886 females for every 1000 males.
Bishnah Rural Population
The Rural population of Bishnah Tehsil is 91.77 k (91,771), with 47.88 k (47,876) being males and 43.90 k (43,895) being females, making up 82.35% of the Bishnah total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 917 females for every 1000 males.
Bishnah Literacy Rate
Bishnah Tehsil has a literacy rate of 81.72% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Bishnah Tehsil is 88.4 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Bishnah Tehsil is 74.56 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Bishnah Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 83.78%, while in the rural regions of Bishnah Tehsil, it is around 81.27%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Bishnah
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 81.72 | 88.4 | 74.56 |
| Urban Area | 83.78 | 89.06 | 77.89 |
| Rural Area | 81.27 | 88.26 | 73.85 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Bishnah
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 82.21 | 88.92 | 75.03 |
| Sikh | 86.08 | 90.94 | 80.7 |
| Muslim | 43.34 | 51.21 | 35.36 |
| Religion not stated | 87.5 | 95.7 | 74.58 |
Bishnah Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Bishnah Tehsil is 44.95 k (44,947) with 23.53 k (23,531) males and 21.42 k (21,416) females, which is 40.33% of Bishnah Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 911 females for every 1000 males.
Bishnah Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Bishnah Tehsil is 1.75 k (1,752) with 883 (883) males and 869 (869) females, which is 1.57% of Bishnah Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 985 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Bishnah
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 912 |
| Urban Area | 886 |
| Rural Area | 917 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Bishnah
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 913 |
| Sikh | 877 |
| Muslim | 950 |
| Religion not stated | 703 |
Bishnah Area & Households
The Total Area of Bishnah Tehsil is 158.18 Square KM, with a population density of 705 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Bishnah Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Bishnah Tehsil are 116.The Total Number of households in Bishnah Tehsil are 22.63 k(22,632).
Bishnah Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Bishnah Tehsil, there are about 31.20 k (31,204) workers, making up nearly 28% of the Bishnah Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 28.00 k (28,000) are male workers, and about 3.20 k (3,204) are female workers.
Bishnah - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.24 Lac (1,24,244) | 11.49% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.25 Lac (1,25,120) | 12.28% | 0.79 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.26 Lac (1,25,978) | 13.05% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.27 Lac (1,26,818) | 13.8% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.28 Lac (1,27,658) | 14.55% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.28 Lac (1,28,497) | 15.31% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.29 Lac (1,29,337) | 16.06% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.30 Lac (1,30,096) | 16.74% | 0.68 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.31 Lac (1,30,791) | 17.37% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.31 Lac (1,31,487) | 17.99% | 0.62 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.32 Lac (1,32,191) | 18.62% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.33 Lac (1,32,886) | 19.25% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.34 Lac (1,33,582) | 19.87% | 0.62 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Bishnah Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.34 Lac (1,33,582), with a male population of 68.46 k (68,459) and a female population of 65.15 k (65,152). This reflects a total growth of 19.87% from Bishnah Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.7%.